Tim predicted how many snow days we would have that year before winter even started. What does "predict" mean?
To guess what will happen in the future
The class did their best to persuade their teacher to move their test to next week. What does "persuade" mean?
To cause someone to do or believe something through words or actions
Can anyone identify what type of food this mystery blob is on the floor? What does "identify" mean?
To recognize or tell what something is
Who stole the cookies? All of the evidence (including crumbs on his shirt) points to Justin. What does "evidence" mean?
The available information that proves or disproves something
Jacob was very happy when the work day finally concluded. OR After a quick glance at her schedule, Melissa concluded it was going to be a busy day. What does "concluded" mean?
1. To bring to an end or close OR 2. To reach a decision
The librarian gave the class a preview of what the library's newest book was about when she read them the summary on the back of the book. What does "summary" mean?
A short statement giving the main points of something
Dad asked Hannah to interpret what LOL meant when he read it in a text message from her brother. What does "interpret" mean?
To explain or figure out the meaning of something
Every morning, I have a conflict with my alarm clock. It tells me to get up, but I want more sleep. What does "conflict" mean?
A serious problem, disagreement, or argument
Judging from the look on his sister's face and the phone on the ground, Jacob inferred that she had broken her phone. What does "inferred" mean?
To gather clues to make a good guess
For her science project, Anna read biographies about the life of Albert Einstein. What does "biography" mean?
An account of someone's life, written by another person
When I compared a banana and an orange, I realized they are both fruit that grow on trees. What does "compare" mean?
To find the similarities between two items/ideas
The quantity of sandwiches needed for the all school picnic was quite large. What does "quantity" mean?
The amount or number of something
When I contrasted a banana and an orange, I realized they are different colors. What does "contrast" mean?
To find the differences between two items or ideas
I love the concept of reusable straws because I think it will really help the environment. What does "concept" mean?
An idea, thought, or plan
The scientist evaluated the rock before deciding it was worth a lot of money. What does "evaluated" mean?
To look at something and judge it carefully
The student analyzed his mistakes on the science test in order to figure out what he did wrong. What does "analyze" mean?
To carefully study something in detail
Sara had to demonstrate to her grandfather how to use his new iPad before he could use it. What does "demonstrate" mean?
To show knowledge or explain how to do something
The teacher stated, "anyone who didn't get their permission slip signed won't go on the field trip." What does "stated" mean?
To say something clearly out loud or in writing
The coach told the players that their highest priority for the rest of the game was to keep the other team from scoring or making a touchdown. What does "priority" mean?
Something that is important
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